In addition to the Gary and Keeley collections, the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Auction will offer a McQueen’s 1934 Indian Sport Scout. This Indian model, introduced for the 1st time in 1934, features girder forks, improved carburation and alloy cylinder heads. The two-piece frame, with the front and rear halves bolted to each other is stronger and stiffer for a total motorcycle weight 15 lbs heavier than the 101 Scout. The Sport Scout won the first Daytona 200 in 1937.
James Stensel, Head of Collectors’ Motorcycles at Bonhams, says: “McQueen’s cars and motorcycles were the envy of many a collector, yet Indian was believed to be his favored marque, and the 1934 Indian 750cc Sport Scout – now offered at an estimate of £55,000-65,000 ($83,000 – $93,000) – was one of Indian’s most successful models of the 1930s. Few machines boast such impressive ownership history, I can think of few other machines I personally would wish to own more.
The Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale takes place October 17-18 at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Staffordshire County Showground. For further information, visit Bonhams Motorcycles.
He must have had a few Indians. Seems like there is always one of his at auction. ..H
That looks more like a 30.50 Jr Scout with the kicker on the left, stamped tin primary and left side drive.
750 Scouts had the kicker on the right, right side drive and a cast primary cover.
The only exception was the ultra rare Motoplane 45
Always like a girder front end better than the HD springer.
A much “cleaner” look.
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I think you’re correct Necron99.
I wish I had this motorbike 🙂
Me too !!!